flax & twine

Flax & Twine provides inspiration and design for beautiful handmade projects of all kinds. Full of gorgeous DIY projects, free patterns, easy-to-follow tutorials, and stunning photography, Anne shares her love of making with those of all ages!

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Can you suggest a fun birthday party game or creative activity for 6-8 year-olds?

Get in your wizarding best and play a good ole game of quidditch. Kids will have a "ball" reenacting the fun Harry Potter sport, including a snitch, quaffles, bludgers and brooms! A few tweaks to the official rules and your kiddos and their friends will be remembering this birthday for years to come. Here's a link for official rules and other Harry Potter ideas: http://www.flaxandtwine.com/2011/11/harry-potter-party.html

Can you share a favorite Valentines Day project or recipe that moms can do with kids under the age of 6?

Create beautifully colored, layered salt, containers with a secret inside. Look at below link for how-to tutorial to color salt with chalk - color it blush, pink, red and purple. Pour in layers into a jar with a hidden love note or well wrapped sweet inside for a beautiful valentines craft and gift.

What is your favorite Spring Break craft project for kids?

This is a tutorial for creating rainbow salt. It is such a fun project to do with almost any age child. All you need is salt, chalk, and a small jar. These would add beautiful pastel colors to an easter centerpiece as well. Give it a whirl!
http://www.flaxandtwine.com/2011/03/rainbow-in-jar.html